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PMMS-035 Early Hard Wood Snuff Box/Match Safe
 

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IMSA #: PMMS-035

Estimated Date: c. 1845

Country of Origin: Probably English

Manufacturer: NA

Catalog No.: NA

Material: Very hard wood with mother of pearl inserts and silver cartouche in middle.

Markings: None

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 7/8 long 1 3/4 wide 1/2 deep

Reverse: See Photo

Description and Comments: Top inlaid with mother of pearl and silver cartouche. Cartouche engrave "JS". Crude ridges at bottom of piece for striking match. Snuff box was modified for use as a match safe.

Submitted By: Anonymous
 



 
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